Listen to our Monthly Friday VIP Job Seeker Office Hours Event - Friday, December 6, 2024 - Ep 007
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This podcast episode features the audio of our monthly First Friday VIP Job Seeker Office Hours event from Friday, December 6, 2024. We offer this free session every First Friday from 10 - 11 am ET. Registration is required to get the zoom link to join.
This was held on Zoom and broadcast live on YouTube.
- Info & register (free): https://www.mellermarketing.com/fridayvip
- Watch it on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/live/RzWdMwx1j1M?si=JpgPe7Ij01w4pEAF?sub_confirmation=1
Summary – VIP Job Seeker Office Hour – Friday, December 6, 2024
- **Event Introduction**: Brenda Meller introduces the monthly VIP Job Seeker Office Hours, featuring job search experts like Kenneth Lang, Mindy Stern, Linda Brubaker, Diana Stephens, Joey Himmelfarb, and others. They offer career strategy, resume writing, coaching, and more (00:00-04:00).
- **All Stars Introductions**:
- **Sue Mentors**: Global mentoring consultancy, support for job seekers’ progress (04:00-05:30).
- **Mindy Stern**: Hosts an accelerator job search group, advises building networks (05:30-07:00).
- **Diana Stephens**: Mindfulness-based career coach, focuses on managing anxiety during job searches (07:00-08:30).
- **Jay Colan**: Career coach, emphasizes the importance of social networking in December (08:30-10:00).
- **Linda Brubaker**: Hosts weekly job search support group, January session with Brenda (10:00-11:30).
- **Paul Sacala**: Career coach, author of a recognized book for job seekers (11:30-13:00).
- **Kenneth Lang**: Job search support groups, mentions Ed Han’s legacy (13:00-14:30).
- **Joey Himmelfarb**: Focuses on helping job seekers sell themselves (14:30-15:30).
- **Christopher Johnson**: Zoom expert, offers support for virtual event technology (15:30-17:00).
- **New Participants Introductions**:
- **Daniel**: Seeking a client service associate position in Westchester County, NY (17:00-18:00).
- **Greg Larson**: Seeking roles in quality assurance or validation in pharmaceutical industry in DC/Baltimore area (18:00-19:00).
- **Olivia Veselli**: Director of Talent Acquisition, known Brenda from Walsh College events (19:00-20:00).
- **Q&A**:
- **Jordan**: How to stand out in job search amidst changes. Advice includes networking, showing deliverables, and positive energy (20:00-27:00).
- **Anonymous**: Verifying confidential job postings are not scams. Advice includes skepticism, confirming recruiter legitimacy (27:00-30:00).
- **Tricia**: Tips for a second-round interview in BNY Mellon. Advice includes showcasing results, making it conversational, positive LinkedIn engagement (30:00-35:00).
- **Angela**: Encountering issues with U.S. citizenship requirement despite correct application. Advice includes reconfirming citizenship status with hiring manager, considering pipeline management (35:00-40:00).
- **Zoom and Lighting Tips**: Brenda provides tips on framing, camera positioning, and lighting during virtual interviews (40:00-45:00).
- **Meller Marketing Job Seeker Mantra**: Affirmations to boost confidence and maintain a positive mindset during th
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